Case Number: 4422
Mitchell, James F. - Age 26 - Prob. Patrolman - Fatally shot 11/16/15 in front of 4940 Federal St., by Alfred Holland, colored, who resisted being searched by Officers Mitchell & Burke (John C.). 12/21/15 Holland held by the Coroner - 11th Pct. 7/8/16 Holland to Joliet Pen. on Manslaughter - Barrett.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 16, 1915 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 16, 1915 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | 4940 Federal st. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Police officer killed during apprehension |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Mitchell, James |
|---|---|
| Age | 26 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law enforcement |
Defendant
| Name | Holland, Alfred |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
Police
| Precinct | 15 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 22-Oct-28 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
| Victim Employed by Law Enforcement | Private watchman or guard |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 21, 1915 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | July 8, 1916 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for manslaughter |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of murder |
